Vietti Barolo Riserva Villero 2006 / 1.5 L.
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The last wine of the flight is the outstanding 2006 Barolo Riserva Villero. It literally bursts open to full force intensity and beauty. It’s a mind-blowing interpretation of the often austere and brooding Nebbiolo grape that shows abundant life and vigor. Dark leather, cured beef, pressed rose petal, candied fruit, prune, cola, dried herbs and crushed mineral emerge from the glass like an aromatic marching band. Anticipated maturity: 2016–2035.
Though on the linear side, this Barolo is full of sweet cherry, licorice, leather, savory herb and tobacco aromas and flavors. Dense and taut, showing a granular feel to the well-integrated tannins. This remains fresh and focused on the long, savory- and mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2016 through 2035. 327 cases made.
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Critical Acclaim
RP97 97 pts. / Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (27th Jun 2013)
SP96 96 pts. / Wine Spectator (Feb 28, 2014)
Where It's From
Region / Piedmont
Located in northwestern Italy near the Italian Alps, Piedmont is home to two of Italy's more famous wines: Barolos and Barbarescos. Each of these wines are made with the Nebbiolo grape, which is the premier red grape in the region. Other red grapes of note used in Piedmont include Barbera and Dolcetto. Among white wine grapes used in Piedmont are Moscatos, which are increasing in popularity here in the US. Piedmont's capital city Torino is also home to large productions of Vermouth, also made from Moscato.
Country / Italy
Italy is famous for its powerful, sleek, and elegant reds wines from ancient growing areas with legendary names such as Chianti, Barolo, Barbaresco, Montepulciano. Italian white wines are also gaining popularity: Orvieto, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon are excellent examples of Italian white wines.
Wines of Italy are complex and flavorful, much like the culture that is their source and the cuisine that is their match.
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SKU | 79227 |
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Product Type | Wine |
Alternate Name | Vietti Barolo Riserva Villero |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Product Location - Location-Appellation | Barolo |
Package Size | 1.5 L. |
Wine/Spirit Brand | Vietti |
Bottles per Case | 1 |
Vintage | 2006 |
Can it Be Shipped | No |
Premier Pick | No |
Wine Type | Table Wine |
Wine - Color | Red |
Grape(s) | 100% Nebbiolo |
Primary Grape | Nebbiolo |
Dollar Sale (Y/N) | No |
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Vietti has the enormous advantage of 10 MGA sites at its disposition for blending purposes (and for making single-vineyard wines). This allows them to select the fruit they want to best express any one vintage. The 2018 Barolo Castiglione draws upon those 10 sites (including the recent additions of Mosconi, Ginestra, Bricco Ravera and Briccolina) to make what is ultimately its best-selling wine (with 35,000 bottles released). This classic rendition is tonic and clean with varietal tones of wild berry, rose and rusty nail. (Monica Larner)
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